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‘Unforgettable milestones’ for Galileo’s class of 2026. See graduation photos here

‘Unforgettable milestones’ for Galileo’s class of 2026. See graduation photos here

    After the Pomp and Circumstance processional had finished for Galileo Magnet High School’s class of 2026, Mother Nature stepped in with claps of thunder on Thursday evening. A total of 72 graduates received their diplomas at the commencement hosted at George Washington High School. Principal…

    ‘They’re torturing me’: ICE uses solitary confinement to scare people into self-deporting

    ‘They’re torturing me’: ICE uses solitary confinement to scare people into self-deporting

    • Emily Hamer Lee Enterprises Public Service Journalism Team and Emily Bregel Arizona Daily Star

    One immigrant was sent to solitary confinement for refusing to self-deport. A teenager lost 20 pounds. One man attempted suicide. Experts say it's unconstitutional.

    Update: Spanberger vetoes prescription drug bill, several others

    Update: Spanberger vetoes prescription drug bill, several others

    • DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch

    Gov. Abigail Spanberger will veto legislation that aimed to limit prescription drug prices to what the Medicare system pays, said state Sen. Creigh Deeds, D-Charlottesville, who sponsored the measure.

    Danville City Council steering toward vehicle tax relief

    Danville City Council steering toward vehicle tax relief

    • Charles Wilborn

    A new plan would lower the personal property tax rate by 10 cents and eliminate the $25 yearly fee for what used to be decals. 

    Why a Southside megasite pivoted from manufacturing to data centers

    Why a Southside megasite pivoted from manufacturing to data centers

    • Charles Wilborn

    When the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill was envisioned, leaders saw it as a comeback to manufacturing to power jobs for a region seemingly lost after the exodus of tobacco and textiles.

    Galileo Magnet High School student Sophia Li heading into medical field

    Galileo Magnet High School student Sophia Li heading into medical field

    • Charles Wilborn

    Galileo will celebrate graduates on Thursday, and George Washington High School will honor seniors on Friday morning.

    Va. Senate pushes back, insisting on repeal of data center tax break

    Va. Senate pushes back, insisting on repeal of data center tax break

    • MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch

    Secretary of Finance Mark Sickles confirmed that a $100 billion investment in a data center campus proposed by Stack Infrastructure at Berry Hill would depend on keeping the tax exemption.

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    Baby dies after being left in hot car in Spotsylvania

    Baby dies after being left in hot car in Spotsylvania

    Child, 2 months old, dies in car while mother is on the job in Spotsylvania

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    This fashion-forward new footwear brand is trending

    This fashion-forward new footwear brand is trending

    Content by Kelley Kouture. This Richmond, Virginia–based brand introduces a refined new perspective in luxury footwear.

    Danville City Council increases data center tax rate

    Danville City Council increases data center tax rate

    With no discussion, Danville City Council on Tuesday night approved an increase to the data center tax rate a few weeks after formally allowing projects in the city.

    Danville neighbors: Obituaries for May 21

    Danville neighbors: Obituaries for May 21

    Read through the obituaries published today in Register & Bee.

    Police arrest suspect in 1986 rape, homicide cold case in Virginia Beach

    Police arrest suspect in 1986 rape, homicide cold case in Virginia Beach

    After 40 years, police have made an arrest in the stabbing and rape of Roberta Walls. 

    $1.25 million settlement reached in death of Virginia Tech student

    $1.25 million settlement reached in death of Virginia Tech student

    Franklin Zhang died after being struck by a car when he was standing at a bus stop near campus.

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    Why a Southside megasite pivoted from manufacturing to data centers

    Why a Southside megasite pivoted from manufacturing to data centers

    • Charles Wilborn

    When the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill was envisioned, leaders saw it as a comeback to manufacturing to power jobs for a region seemingly lost after the exodus of tobacco and textiles.

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    Win keeps Virginia Tech baseball on track for NCAA bid

    Win keeps Virginia Tech baseball on track for NCAA bid

    After beating Notre Dame, the Hokies will face North Carolina in the ACC quarterfinals.

    Georgia Tech slugs past Virginia baseball in ACC tournament quarterfinals

    Georgia Tech slugs past Virginia baseball in ACC tournament quarterfinals

    Georgia Tech's seven-run seventh inning propelled the top-seeded Yellow Jackets past No. 8-seed Virginia in the quarterfinals of the ACC baseball tournament on Thursday.

    Virginia hires Cody Gougler as new deputy AD of external operations

    Virginia hires Cody Gougler as new deputy AD of external operations

    On Wednesday, Virginia hired Cody Gougler as its new deputy athletic director for external operations.

    Roster reset: Virginia feels 'it's just awesome to have old guys' on the O-Line

    Roster reset: Virginia feels 'it's just awesome to have old guys' on the O-Line

    Virginia football projected starting offensive line has combined for 162 career starts and more than 11,000 snaps played in their careers. "It's just awesome to have old guys," Monroe Mills said.

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    Averett announces updates to tennis programs and coach
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    Averett announces updates to tennis programs and coach

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    Averett University will end men’s tennis immediately and women’s tennis after 2026-27, as longtime coach Bert Poole departs for another coaching opportunity.

    Softball’s Newcomb, Bradsher named to NFCA all-region team
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    Softball’s Newcomb, Bradsher named to NFCA all-region team

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    Averett standouts Mackenzie Newcomb and Carson Bradsher earned NFCA Division III Region VI all-region honors after leading the Cougars and ODAC in key stats.

    Visit SoSi receives $30,000 tourism marketing grant
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    Visit SoSi receives $30,000 tourism marketing grant

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    Visit SoSi received a $30,000 Virginia Tourism Corporation grant to promote its Welcome to SoSi campaign and drive more visitors and overnight stays to the region.

    Danville White Mill’s journey named a top Virginia project
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    Danville White Mill’s journey named a top Virginia project

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    Danville’s historic White Mill, now Dan River Falls, was transformed into housing and offices and recognized by Virginia Business as a top project in the state.

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    Does it take more than phone bans to reconnect students with real life? | The Ethical Life podcast

    🎧 Classrooms feel calmer without devices, yet research shows little academic gain. This conversation explores attention, belonging and why deeper cultural shifts matter more.

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    🎧 The hosts examine hiring struggles, economic forces and how changing expectations around pay, flexibility and purpose are reshaping participation in the labor force.

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    This week's bestsellers from Publishers Weekly

    This week's bestsellers from Publishers Weekly

    Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, May 16, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered by Circana BookScan © 2026 Circana. (Reprinted from Publishers Weekly, published by PWxyz LLC. © 2026, PWxyz LLC.) HARDCOVER FICTION 1. "A Parade of Horribles (Dungeon Crawler Carl)" by Matt Dinniman (Ace) ...

    Review: ‘Is God Is’ probes frightening story of family

    Review: ‘Is God Is’ probes frightening story of family

    Inner conversations between twin sisters lift “Is God Is” to another level — one where you understand why people do bizarre things.

    Taking the kids: When they are adults

    Taking the kids: When they are adults

    The Hultins generously invited their daughters’ families to join them on their 50th anniversary trip to Greece and Croatia, but the Colorado couple were secretly relieved when it turned out just their two daughters were able to go.

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    Content by Kelley Kouture. This Richmond, Virginia–based brand introduces a refined new perspective in luxury footwear.

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    Florida Handed 130,000 Families Up to $10,000 for Education — But Most Don't Know They Can Spend It on a Tutor

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